Obituary of Vince Welnick

Vince Welnick

Vincent Leo Welnick (born February 21, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona) was a musician and singer-songwriter who was best known for playing the keyboard with the band “The Tubes” during the 1970s and 1980s. Later, in the 1990s he played with the American rock band, “the Grateful Dead” Vince died on June 2, 2006 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by cutting his own throat. He took his life young at age 55.

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Vince Welnick Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Welnick, Vince
Common Name: Vince Welnick
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Birth Date: February 21, 1951
Age: 55 (at death)
Also Known As: Vinny
Occupations:
- Musician
- Singer-Songwriter
Genre: Rock and Roll Music
Active Years: 1973-2006

Net Worth: $16 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Vince's Family Tree

Birth Name: Vincent Leo Welnick
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Lorie Welnick (married?-2006, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: June 02 2006 at age 55
Place: Sonoma County, California, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (by throat cutting)

Category Tags:

Musician Singer-Songwriter Rock and Roll Music Genre American Born on February 21st Born in 1951 Born in Arizona Died in 2006 Died at age 55 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"Vince Welnick's remarkable life was filled with boundless creativity, musical genius, and unwavering passion, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were lucky enough to hear his music. (V)"

Is Mr. Vince Welnick still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.